Here at Magpie Cottages, we have put together a useful resource in the form of an infographic on “The Top 5 Places To Visit in Marple”. The places we have chosen to include are deemed the best rated attractions based on their Trip Advisor reviews. As our luxury self catering cottages are based in Marple, we would like our customers to experience the vast scenery, tranquillity and popular tourist attractions that surround Magpie Cottages and its facilities. If you are looking to book a self catering luxury cottage holiday with us for 2017, get in touch today for available dates on 07718 341193!

Why Marple Carnival is the biggest and brightest parade in this part of Cheshire in the middle of June

Marple locks image by David Dixon (Creative Commons License)

No Saturday in the middle of June is complete without Marple Carnival, and this year’s event shall be no exception. Taking place on the 17 June, the street parade begins at 1pm, assembling at St. Martin’s Road and Oldknow Road. The fun starts much earlier at 10am, where there will be live music from the arena on Memorial Park. There will also be a dog show. Continue reading “Stand By for Marple Carnival”

A look at the picturesque Chadkirk Chapel and its estate, a short walk away from Magpie Cottages

Our cottages are blessed with some great views of the River Goyt. They are a good starting point for exploring the Peak District or the centre of Manchester. Only a quarter of an hour’s walk away is one of Romiley’s finest landmarks. That of Chadkirk Chapel and its estate. Continue reading “Chadkirk Chapel and Estate”

How a former railway line from New Mills to Hayfield became the Sett Valley Trail

On the 04 January 1970, the Hayfield to New Mills Central line saw its last paying passengers. The 2.5 mile line gave the villages along the Sett Valley line a direct link with Manchester Piccadilly station. In its place was a bus service from Hayfield to Manchester via Stockport. Its Manchester to Stockport section was discontinued three years later, though the route exists today as the 358 (Stockport – Marple – Hayfield).

The treasures of Etherow Country Park, another gem in the Goyt and Etherow valleys

Serene: the Keg Pool in Etherow Country Park and ducks. Image by ArrowSG (via Shutterstock).

In our previous blog post, we looked at some pubs a short distance from Magpie Cottages. The last one in the post was The Andrew Arms. It was so-called due to the mill owner, George Andrew. He built a model village for his workers in Compstall. The millponds for his cotton mills form part of the Etherow Country Park.

A selection of public houses around Romiley noted for real ales and food

One of the upsides of our semi rural location is how close we are to Manchester as well as the Peak District. Home to many established businesses such as Romiley Board Mill, suppliers of cardboard tubes and other packaging, the area around Romiley, Marple and Compstall is also noted for real ales and fine food. Whether your choice of hostelry is cheap and cheerful, or swish, there are enough pubs along the Goyt and Etherow valleys to choose from.

Why Magpie Cottages is perfectly placed for exploring the Peak District as well as the Etherow valley

The iconic Mam Tor, also known as “The Shivering Mountain”. Less than an hour’s drive away from Marple. Image by Chris2766 (via Shutterstock).

In less than an hour from Magpie Cottages, you could be in the midst of the Peak District National Park. It is Britain’s oldest National Park, created in 1951, with exceptional scenic views and plenty of things to do. The Magpie Cottages are in the unique position of being close to Manchester city centre as well as places like Buxton, Edale, and Castleton. It is possible by bus and train as well as by car. Here’s a selection of places we like. Continue reading “Taking a Trip to the Peak District”

Five attractions in and around the centre of Marple

Marple is a lovely corner of North East Cheshire. It is in a semi-rural setting which is handy for Stockport, Manchester, and the Peak District. Our cottages are on the banks of the River Goyt which is a good starting point for exploring the town centre and walks. Continue reading “Five Things to Do in Marple”